Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

As a business advisor, I meet many business professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs who are anxious to be their own boss , or have an innovative idea to start or acquire a new business. Also, initiating a startup is quite different from taking over a thriving business, where the focus is on repeatable processes and quarterly profits.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2023

I have found that the ability to make effective decisions is a key starting point, and a tough one to learn. Eliminate any potential penalty for disagreement and speaking up. People expect leaders to step up and take charge of driving a decision to closure, especially during crises.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Something happened in the past 7 years in the startup and venture capital world that I hadn’t experienced since the late 90’s — we all began praying to the God of Valuation. How might our next phase of the journey seem brighter, even with more uncertain days for startups and capital markets? What happened? There was no money train.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 4, 2023

El Segundo-based space startup Impulse Space says it is planning its first mission, a demonstration of its "orbital service vehicle", which it has named "Mira". The company said it has booked a launch slot on a SpaceX Falcon 9 around Q4 of 2023.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2023

Many business leaders today, including Howard Schultz , didn’t start the businesses they are now known for, but worked their way up the corporate ranks with ownership thinking. You must focus on nurturing a culture of working together, continuous learning, and constant change to keep up with new customer and market changes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2023

These haven’t changed much over the years, but still seem to be often overlooked by business professionals and leaders in their haste to keep up with peers, competitors, and customers in today’s volatile environment. The reality is that starting a business, as well is working an existing business, has always required perseverance.

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TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In 2023, there were approximately 26.3 Although noteworthy, working with large corporations differs remarkably from working with startups. Inquisitiveness: Prior to starting the project, you should receive an estimate of the work effort. Or do you need help evaluating software firms? Either way, we can help!"]

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2023

For example, I once had a business associate who loved to help his peers, which is a positive attribute, until he was unable to complete his own commitments on time, and his career was in jeopardy. Help others who have the potential for helping you. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 1/12/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

I agree with her eight key attributes of a head and heart leader, which I paraphrase here, in hopes of challenging your own thinking, In addition, I am providing some of my own practical insights to inspire and help you become the type of business leader I sense the world needs today: Lead with curiosity as a team role model.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 9, 2018

The ultimate goal is to have uberAIR services commercially available in those cities by 2023. Chinese drone manufacturer Ehang; Aston Martin; Rolls Royce; Audi and Airbus and other, smaller, startup vendors are all trying to make flying vehicles. Worth; Los Angeles, and Dubai.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2023

As a business owner or key professional, your challenge is to keep up with and stay ahead of the rapid market change today, or lose your livelihood tomorrow. Start early to envision the future landscape. Addressing problems as they come up fosters more trust than you might think. Develop leadership that owns their decisions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2023

In my experience as a startup investor, I have become convinced that the biggest reason for business failure is giving up too early. Some fear of risk-taking is healthy, and will help you evaluate business situations more effectively before you jump into unfamiliar territory. Always dig a level deeper.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2023

Today’s world demands that you lead up, down, and across, to get your constituents to follow. Serve others by providing resources and by helping them grow their skills. Empathy and compassion start with your awareness and understanding of another person’s challenging thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2023

I offer here my interpretation of her five key leadership behavior principles: Help team members find meaning with work. Start with ‘How are you?’ Trust is hard because it requires giving up control and being honest with ourselves, and with every team member. Help them to know when to say ‘no’ or at least ‘not right now.’

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2023

I found a good summary of the bad habits that can cause failures to finish in a recent book, “ How to Finish Everything You Start ,” by Jan Yager. Don’t be afraid to ask for help along the way. Be prepared for a small kickback up front, in lieu of a larger failure to deliver later.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2023

Some market leaders have found that adding a focus on a higher cause, like helping the needy or saving the environment, can magnify your value in the eyes of customers. These start with your brand image, search visibility and process, and extend to the actual sales transaction. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/13/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2023

Every organization I get asked to help these days seems to realize that innovation is required on their part to survive and thrive in this age of constant change. They also want to know how they stack up to competitors. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 3/10/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Even these have had their ups and downs, but credit their team culture with a mindset of being innovative and agile, compared to the more prevalent corporate culture of focus on profits, repeatable processes, minimal risk, and business as usual. Before you bring in outsiders, help current team members see the transformation as an opportunity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The key to harnessing self-doubt starts with your confidence in your ability to set yourself up for success. That’s how you build resilience and start making positive changes, no matter what kind of chaos is happening around you. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/7/2023

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 23, 2021

Gates’ call is being met by startups and public companies hailing from everywhere from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv, London to Los Angeles, and Berkeley to… um… Chicago. The company aims to have its first product approved by European regulators by 2023 and notching commercial sales by 2025.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2023

I like her recommendation of five discrete steps to help you think bigger, and innovate more successfully in your business, as well as your private life. Start with a real problem, rather than a technology or solution looking for a problem. Your goal is to end up with a solution that is in total more useful and novel.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The boundaries in business may start with work scope limitations, but certainly must include emotional and physical constraints as well. If you are in charge of a meeting, make sure all members are aware of and live up to the same participation rules. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/10/2023 Don’t interrupt.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2023

One of the keys to your success as a business professional and leader is your ability to nurture relationships and select associates who have the attributes to help you build your career or lead a team, rather than people who will never challenge you or may be looking out only for themselves. Being too deferential to potential disagreement.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2023

She is a long-time executive coach who has helped thousands of clients overcome fears about communication. Use job search tools to seek openings, line up references, and use trustworthy people to find other employment. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/15/2023 Stay quiet when you’re too angry to see clearly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Whether you are a business professional in a big company, or an entrepreneur with a startup, innovation is a key strategy. Purpose defines the feeling that everyone wants to have from helping others and doing good for the world. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/31/2023 Mission is the road map to get there.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2023

Add value by helping team members feel valued. Human-oriented leaders prioritize helping their team feel they matter and add value. Recognition starts with a simple ‘thank you’ or ‘well done’ from you or a peer. Being seen as human helps team members feel a sense of belonging and restores their humanity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Here is my summary of key strategies that I would recommend to every mature business leader as well as startup founders: Regular personal contact with every team member. I recommend that you ask for help from a mentor to point out areas for improvement. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/19/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2023

I encourage you to dream big, but start small, and size these opportunities. This starts with debunking the existing assumptions that have concealed the opportunity and then reframing it with today’s technology to find a solution. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/08/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

Of course, starting and running your own business comes with financial and personal risks, so I always recommend that you do your homework first, and follow some tried and proven strategies to improve your odds of success. These days, you can’t start and run a business alone. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/08/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2023

As a result, these people often end up disheartened. In my experience, new startup businesses are initiated primarily by these standalone innovators, popularly called entrepreneurs. Your contribution can help a number of other personas overcome doubts and concern, and validate visions with real data.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2023

Commonly, I find that business owners and entrepreneurs look first at solutions which solve painful problems, or have high profit margins, regardless of their own commitment to a higher purpose, such as saving the environment or helping the underserved. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/06/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Put away permanently your “suck it up” voice. If you want team member work to change for the better, make that voice shut up. These metrics are also the best way to gauge when your team needs more help, and identifying strong and weak contributors. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 1/18/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2023

Help your team generate team rituals and encourage networking. You can help them set goals, and you need to provide resources and access to training required. Start today to adapt to this change, recognizing that you are already late. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/06/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2023

Responsive – empower employees to help peers. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/11/2023 This allows you to see the value of a hybrid work environment, special process adjustments, or platform flexibilities to accommodate the changing requirements of your customer set.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2023

Thus they are blindsided and try to react quickly when a new competitor starts stealing customers. TOMS shoes inspired everyone by effectively communicating a higher purpose of helping the needy by donating a pair of shoes for every pair sold. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/11/2023

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